Winery Christophe PacaletSaint-Amour
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Saint-Amour from the Winery Christophe Pacalet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Amour of Winery Christophe Pacalet in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Amour of Winery Christophe Pacalet in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of minerality, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of red cherry, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Amour
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Amour
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Amour
The Saint-Amour of Winery Christophe Pacalet matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta gratin carbonara style, stuffed quails or endives with ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Christophe Pacalet's Saint-Amour.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Amour from Winery Christophe Pacalet are 2018, 2017, 2013, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Christophe Pacalet
The Winery Christophe Pacalet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Saint-Amour to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Amour
Northernmost cru of Beaujolais, Gamay sole grape on ~300 ha. Fine and perfumed signature reds with notes of cherry, strawberry, raspberry, peony, violet, sweet spices and mineral touch, silky tannins and silky mouth — the tenderest of the ten crus, to drink young or keep 3-5 years. 17 identified terroirs (granite, schist, clays). Valentine's Day marketing star thanks to evocative name.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Stamping
Marking of corks, barrels or cases with an iron.
